Entries by sufyan

Is It Permitted to Wear a Protective Amulet Whilst in a State of Pilgrim Sanctity?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum Is it permitted to wear a protective amulet whilst in a state of pilgrim sanctity? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, Yes, it is permitted to wear a protective amulet (ta‘widh/ruqya) whilst in a state of pilgrim sanctity (ihram). Stitches and stitching aren’t inherently impermissible, but rather, the […]

How to React to Sexual Thoughts?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question: Assalamu alaykum I am experiencing difficulty in my acts of worship that require wudu because of irritating sexual thoughts. Sometimes, the thought would be so disturbing that I feel like I may release madhi (but I wouldn’t be certain) and then I would have thoughts of whether I am […]

Are Items Bought with Impermissible Loans Haram?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum If one borrowed money off a family member for a house and the family member’s money was from a haraam source, but has now been paid off in full with halal money, would this mean when selling the house, the money would be haraam? Secondly if someone […]

Should a Person Who Lost Sanity Make Fasts?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum A person who becomes mentally unstable (believes he/she is someone else,etc) doesn’t fast in Ramadan. After Ramadan they regain their sanity. Do they have to makeup all the missed fasts of Ramadan? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, A mentally insane (majnun) individual would be required to make […]

Is There a Dua Protecting Children from Bad Intentions of People?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum I am a mother of a 3 year old son. My in-laws want to harm my son. I feel it. Is there a Dua to protect him from evil people? Answer: Assalam ‘alaykum. I am sorry to hear about the difficulties you’re facing. May Allah make things […]

Am I Allowed to Help a Non-Mahram Man with His Emotional Problems?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Assalamu alaykum Am I allowed to help a non-mahram man with his emotional problems and personal life? Answer:  Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. It is best to simply connect him with upright, knowledgeable Muslims—whether scholars or counsellors, or even good company. In the meantime, carefully uphold […]

How Do I Stop Arguing with My Mother?

Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalam aleykum, My mum will harm herself by denying herself the basics because she does not want to spend money. No amount of talking can convince her that this is wrong and she will make herself ill over it. I want to stop arguing with her. I believe […]

Can Women Pray Standing in Public?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question: Assalamu alaykum I was recently traveling with a friend. At the airport she said that women are not supposed to pray standing so she sat on the chair and prayed. I wasn’t sure if that was true. Also it was an empty part of the airpot and we were […]

Can My Wife Divorce Me?

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question: Assalam alaykum, My wife gave me divorce with lots of grievance and in angry condition. After that she became committed to me that she withdraw it. Recently she got angry again and went for a divorce. Then she came to know that the previous divorce is running. How can […]